Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 October 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 21 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the insurance industry on the new Environment Agency maps of zones susceptible to flooding.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with the insurance industry on the new Environment Agency maps of zones susceptible to flooding. [191097] Mr. Morley: My department has discussed the latest flood risk maps with both the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Environment Agency and I welcome their production. Defra, Environment Agency and ABI officials meet regularly to discuss progress against the ABI's Statement of Principles, which includes improved flood risk mapping. I am planning to meet the ABI later this year and this will provide an opportunity to discuss this issue further.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c834W;425 c833W; 191097
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Flood control Insurance companies Insurance Floods Maps Risk assessment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk